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Last Thursday the Surgeon General of the United States, Vivek H. Murthy, M.D., M.B.A. Vice Admiral, released a new, and unusual:
Health Advisory on Confronting Health Misinformation
Dr. Murthy's recommendations for Health Practitioners includes:
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Proactively engaging with patients and the public on health misinformation. "Doctors, nurses, and other clinicians are highly trusted and can be effective in addressing health misinformation. If you are a clinician, take the time to understand each patient’s knowledge, beliefs, and values".
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Listening. "Listen with empathy, and when possible, correct misinformation in personalized ways".
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Using language that is accessible to all patients. "Consider using less technical language when addressing health concerns".
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Promoting Health Literacy. "Find opportunities to promote patient Health Literacy on a regular basis".
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